Episodi

  • S7 E6 | Teresa I. Whitman | Faith, Fear & the Future of AI: Why the Church Must Engage

    S7 E6 | Teresa I. Whitman | Faith, Fear & the Future of AI: Why the Church Must Engage
    Oct 5 2026
    In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick talks with pastor and author Teresa I. Whitman about faith, theology, and artificial intelligence. They explore how AI works, the challenges of distinguishing AI-generated content, and concerns ranging from deception to data centers’ impact on communities. Whitman shares why she co-wrote Faith and AI: Theology in the Age of Thinking Machines with Claude and why she believes Christians and churches should engage thoughtfully rather than respond with fear or avoidance. Together, they consider AI’s limits in matters of prayer and pastoral care—and the importance of discernment, Scripture, and keeping God at the center.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    Faith and AI - Theological Tech (Substack)

    Faith and AI: Theology in the Age of Thinking Machines by Teresa I. Whitman

    Dr. Lynn Cohick

    Let Her Lead

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    42 min
  • S7 E5 | Dr. Carmen Imes | Fierce and Faithful: Rediscovering the Women of the Bible for Our Kids

    S7 E5 | Dr. Carmen Imes | Fierce and Faithful: Rediscovering the Women of the Bible for Our Kids
    Sep 28 2026
    In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick talks with Dr. Carmen Imes about Fierce and Faithful, a new kids’ book she co-authored with Dr. Nijay Gupta, highlighting 25 women of the Bible who dared to trust God. Carmen shares why children need more than “flannelgraph” versions of Scripture and how scholarly, historically grounded storytelling—complete with maps, sidebars, and name pronunciations—can still be fun and accessible for ages 8–12.

    They also explore how the book tackles difficult themes like violence, injustice, and civil disobedience through stories of women such as Deborah, Jael, Hagar, and the enslaved girl in Naaman’s household. Carmen also reflects on how women like Huldah and Mary Magdalene reshaped her own understanding of women’s roles in ministry and why it matters that girls (and boys) grow up knowing these stories.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    Fierce and Faithful: 25 Women of the Bible Who Dared to Trust God by Dr. Carmen Joy Imes and Dr. Nijay K. Gupta

    BibleProject

    Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church by Dr. Nijay K. Gupta

    Dr. Lynn Cohick

    Let Her Lead

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    31 min
  • S7 E4 | Dr. Christa L. McKirland | A Theology of Authority

    S7 E4 | Dr. Christa L. McKirland | A Theology of Authority
    Sep 21 2026
    In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Crista McKirland joins Dr. Lynn Cohick to talk about her book A Theology of Authority: Rethinking Leadership in the Church. They discuss how authority, leadership, and power should function in the church, emphasizing the dignity of all the saints and the call of every believer, not just pastors, to ministry.

    Crista unpacks her categories of executive vs. non-executive authority and commanding, epistemic, and exemplary authority, arguing that pastoral leaders are called primarily to equipping authority rather than control. They also challenge common expectations placed on pastors, critique business-shaped metrics of “success” in the church, and call listeners to a bigger, more relational vision of the gospel and discipleship shaped by the character and example of Jesus.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    A Theology of Authority: Rethinking Leadership in the Church by Dr. Crista McKirland

    Dr. Lynn Cohick

    Let Her Lead

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    41 min
  • S7 E3 | 2 Corinthians Part 3: Power Perfected in Weakness

    S7 E3 | 2 Corinthians Part 3: Power Perfected in Weakness
    Sep 14 2026
    In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Josephine Stringer explore the closing chapters of 2 Corinthians, focusing on Paul's conflict with the so‑called “super apostles.” Lynn explains how these opponents twist half-truths, claim credit for Paul's work, and promote a status-driven, power-grabbing model of leadership that clashes with the way of the cross. Paul responds by redefining apostolic authority as service, suffering, and weakness that makes room for God’s power, rather than dominance or self-promotion. They also highlight Paul’s famous teaching that God’s grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness, inviting listeners to see closed doors, limitations, and hardships as places where God is actively at work.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    The Center for Women in Leadership

    LetHerLead.com

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    26 min
  • S7 E2 | 2 Corinthians Part 2: Habits of Community and the Grace of Giving

    S7 E2 | 2 Corinthians Part 2: Habits of Community and the Grace of Giving
    Sep 7 2026
    In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Josephine Stringer continue their series on 2 Corinthians, focusing on chapters 6–9. Lynn explains how Paul defends his apostleship not through impressive achievements but through hardship, endurance, truthful speech, and sincere love, reframing what godly leadership looks like. They also explore Paul’s teaching on believers as the corporate temple of God, warning against mixing idolatry with the worship of Christ and emphasizing a communal rather than purely individual perspective.

    The conversation then turns to Paul’s appeal for a collection for the poor believers in Judea, showing how generosity expresses God’s grace, builds global Christian community, and embodies the “habits of community” rather than individualism. Finally, they contrast Paul’s vision of generosity with prosperity-gospel distortions, highlighting that the true “return” on giving is increased thanksgiving to God and deeper unity in the body of Christ.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    The Center for Women in Leadership

    LetHerLead.com

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    32 min
  • S7 E1 | 2 Corinthians Part 1: The Drama Behind The Letter

    S7 E1 | 2 Corinthians Part 1: The Drama Behind The Letter
    Aug 31 2026
    In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Josephine Stringer kick off a new series on 2 Corinthians by setting it in the messy, very human story of Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian church. Lynn recaps 1 Corinthians, highlighting the factions, celebrity culture, and status-seeking that plagued Corinth and still feel strikingly modern today. They trace Paul’s painful visit, his severe “tearful” letter, and his anxious wait for news from Titus, showing how deeply relational and emotionally raw this letter really is. Along the way, they explore how Paul’s suffering, integrity, and refusal to abandon the message of the cross and resurrection reshape our expectations of Christian leadership and comfort in a broken world.

    Resources Mentioned:

    S6 E40 | Dr. Scot McKnight and Adrienne Gibson | How Trauma-Informed Ministry Heals the Body of Christ (Alabaster Jar Podcast)

    Philippians Podcast Series (Alabaster Jar Podcast)

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    The Center for Women in Leadership

    LetHerLead.com

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    49 min
  • Scones, Ships, and Scripture: Previewing Season 7 of The Alabaster Jar

    Scones, Ships, and Scripture: Previewing Season 7 of The Alabaster Jar
    Aug 24 2026
    In this Season 7 preview of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Josephine Stringer share summer stories from Oxford museums, seaside hikes, and scones with clotted cream, all setting the stage for what’s ahead. Lynn introduces the upcoming focus on Paul’s letters and Acts, including a future “Paul’s Voyages” cruise that will combine teaching with on-site exploration of archaeological sites. She also highlights upcoming Italy art tours and events at the Museum of the Bible, all centered on women of Scripture and church history in art. Along the way, she also pulls back the curtain on her current writing and research projects—from John Calvin and Paul on women to the cross in the New Testament and key women in the Gospels.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Radiant Pages: Rediscovering the Bible (A Living Church Conference)

    Women of the Church in Art Italy Tour

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    Dr. Lynn Cohick

    Let Her Lead

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    30 min
  • From The Archives | Dr. Michelle Knight | Faithfulness in a Compromised Kingdom – Examining King Ahab and Queen Jezebel

    From The Archives | Dr. Michelle Knight | Faithfulness in a Compromised Kingdom – Examining King Ahab and Queen Jezebel
    Aug 17 2026
    In this archived conversation, Dr. Michelle Knight joins Dr. Lynn Cohick to delve into the complex biblical figure of Jezebel, exploring her multifaceted role in the books of 1 and 2 Kings. Through a detailed examination of key passages, including the infamous story of Naboth's vineyard, they unpack Jezebel's influence on King Ahab and her aggressive promotion of Baal worship in Israel. The discussion reveals Jezebel not just as a villainous character, but as a nuanced representation of the spiritual and political challenges faced by God's people during a tumultuous period in Israelite history.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Prophet's Anthem: The Song of Deborah and Barak in the Narrative of Judges by Dr. Michelle Knight

    Let Her Learn Classes

    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

    Dr. Lynn Cohick

    Let Her Lead

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
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    47 min